Very Excited To Be Off Work For The Next Couple Of Weeks! #vacation #rechargetime #vacationfrommyproblems

We often see what we want to see, and we all have our own inherent bias and pattern recognition. That said, I went in cold turkey to the movie Thunderbolts* when my daughter and I went to see it recently. I didn't watch any trailers, avoided spoilers, etc.

And what I saw was me.

Here's My Short Spoiler-Free Review:

I was not at all expecting the amount of depth the story has

There are some very authentic-feeling portrayals of living with mental illness

It was fucking awesome

And My Slightly Longer And Still Not Very Spoilery Review:

As a person who lives with mental illness, I got to see A LOT of what I feel, have felt, have experienced reflected in a certain character's own experiences. And their journey isn’t just an inclusivity checkmark; it’s the core of the movie. I think a lot of people will see themselves reflected here, and by not explicitly stating this character’s diagnosis, they allow the story to include anyone who lives with mental illness, addictions, trauma.

And all of the thoughtful and nuanced handling of mental health notwithstanding, this is just a great movie all around. You should go see it.

Not listed: Nothing that tastes good. At all. Next time I'll read the packaging first... https://www.instagram.com/p/ByinMGiB-BpApaWuWXFHzHxcDVkg57sXFyS-Bc0/?igshid=2ezgov2hphwz

I'd pick this one for sure. If only...

#day6 #12daysofxmaspuns #12daysofxmasjokes #mentalhealthawareness #lookafteryourselfovertheholidays https://www.instagram.com/p/B6QRbzthDlxJiTLrFUVgPbWl-4s0wunR1etQ5Q0/?igshid=x6xxjpy7jub7

2 more sleeps. And then that's a...wait for it... wrap. #day10 #12daysofxmaspuns #12daysofxmasjokes #mentalhealthawareness #lookafteryourselfovertheholidays https://www.instagram.com/p/B6aprQfBEeVrTg1oQ-AGotzjHNjwxgu_WgqRbM0/?igshid=s01tzs91wa37

via @extramadness

COVID can't keep a good costume down. Happy Hallowe'en everyone! 👻🎃🦇🧟🧛🧙💀 #"WhosScruffyLooking? #ihaveabadfeelingaboutthis https://www.instagram.com/p/CHAtYDuhaKCLo3Ww5l71d6gGVoU2iN82khFiDo0/?igshid=1761xfd8p02u2

Squee. That is all.

#What is happening

It's cold and winter's just starting But the view ain't bad at least. With a weekend finally here, I'd like to just stay right where I am until Monday if I could. No anxiety; just warm covers, grey skies and a hot cup of tea. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIaupcpBQAhoL7u0Ks41b1hkOsVha_Nt5YlirQ0/?igshid=esp9vvuphfml